NEW WORLD, AUGUST 26, 2005
WHITE
Peter Lehmann, Weighbridge Chardonnay, S. Australia (2004)
Clear, medium bright straw yellow. Tinge of green on the edges. Clean, young wine. Vanilla and apricot aromas. Dry, medium acidity, pronounced vanilla and apricot on the palet. Light body, short finish. Average, medium priced wine. Score 2.7 (€6.99 Gall&Gall)
Boschendal, Pinot Noir Chardonnay, Costal Region, South Africa (2003)
Clear, dull, deep, straw yellow with a narrow watery rim. Musty, slightly corked. Toasty wood aromas. Medium dry, medium acidity some body, slightly corked musty on the palate with a hint of toastyness. Average wine, ready for drinking. Score 2.8 (€9.95 Ton Overmars)
Lawson's, Dry Hills Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand (2004)
Clear and bright pale straw yellow, with a tinge of green on the edges. Clean, young wine, green herbaceous aromas, grass and lemon. Dry, medium acidity. Tangy lemon and grass on the palate with a hint of black current leaf. Some length. Good quality, young, variatal wine. Fresh ready to drink. Score 3.7 (€11.99 Gall& Gall)
RED
Leasingham, Magnus Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon, Clare Valley, Australia (2001)
Clear with medium intensity ruby red core. Clean pronounced aromas of oak, vanilla and red jammy fruits. Dry, well balanced wine with medium acidity and tannin. Flavors of oak and vanilla. Good quality wine, ready for drinking but could also keep 2-3 years. Score 3.8 (€10.99 Gall&Gall)
Penfolds, Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz, South Australia (1999)
Clear, dull, blood red core. Herbaceous aroma cloves and eucalyptus. Bood easy drinking wine. Score 2.4 (€26.35 Ton Overmars)
Hardy's, Stamp of Australia Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon, S.E. Australia (2002)
Clear, medium intensity ruby red core. Spicy, pepper characteristics. Well balanced, sweet black cherry, with a touch of clove on the palat. Average wine, ready for drinking. Score 2.7 (€4.79 Dirk vd Broek)